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The Origins IQIntelligence and IQOrigins of IQHowever, even Binet noted that “The scale, properly speaking, does not permit the measure of intelligence because intellectual qualities are not superposable” ("IQ Test")

Origins of IQAnd so he developed the first intelligence test now known as the Binet-Simon scale. The test set a base for IQ tests that are even used today.

So the IQ then became the ratio of the “mental age” to chronological age and then multiplying it by a hundred. For instance, an eight year old who could answer a ten year old’s test had an IQ of 10/8 *100=125 (Cherry)Origins of IQHe also noticed that, despite the enviroment, some students were able to answer advanced questions while others answered questions with a difficulty that was suited for a person that was younger.

Led by those factors, Binet based the measure of intelligence on the average mental abilities of people of a certain age group. (Cherry)Origins of IQ

Alfred Binet was a psychologist that lived in France. In 1904, the French government asked Alfred and his colleague Theodore Simon to find a method of distinguishing students who experienced more difficulty in school and needed more assistance.(Cherry)There are different types of standardized tests like -

They are all different in their own ways yet they all measure memory skills, reasoning ability, and comprehension.Origins of IQThe task developed several questions and terms that were to be taken in to account.

These included different factors that could affect ones intelligence like the enviroment. Students that were in a more educated enviroment were most likely to have advanced skills required at school. These skills included Memory Problem solving Attention and Reasoning skills.

Because of that, the student's ability to learn could be affected.(Cherry)Origins of IQHistory of the IQ dates back hundreds of years ago but it wasn’t until the nineteenth century that scientists started to study the depth of the human brain and its intelligence.

Although there were others before him that studied human intelligence, Alfred Binet is credited with being the first person to specifically study the complexity of intelligence and create the first intelligence test. (Cherry)

So...if that's intelligence, then what is IQ?IQ is the measure of intelligence that is determined by a standardized test. (Bainbridge)

IQ test are not designed to measure how much you know but your ability to learn. (Galens and Pear 289)

What is Intelligence?Intelligence is difficult to define let alone measure. There really is no precise or accurate definition and measurement for intelligence.

And even if psychologists do not agree on a single definition, intelligence can be defined as follows,

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica,

“Human intelligence is the mental quality that consists of the abilities to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, understand and handle abstract concepts, and use knowledge to manipulate one’s environment”

Origins of IQBasically, Binet’s test purpose was to distinguish which student had difficulty learning. He feared that this IQ test would condemn students into thinking that they are permanently dumb and continuously stressed that intelligence was too broad to be estimated into a single number and can be affected by a number of things like environment, genes, and background.Standardized scaleAccording to Stanford-Binet scale, IQ is classified as following:• Over 140 - Genius or almost genius• 120 - 140 - Very superior intelligence• 110 - 119 - Superior intelligence• 90 - 109 - Average or normal intelligence• 80 - 89 - Dullness• 70 - 79 - Borderline deficiency in intelligence• Under 70 - Feeble-mindedness

Notable People with High IQNotable People with High IQNotable People with High IQNotable People with High IQNotable People with High IQOther Notable people with High IQOther Notable people with High IQOther Notable people with High IQ

1. William James SidisEstimated IQ of 250-300

2. Albert Einstein Estimated IQ of160-190

3. Leonardo DaVinciEstimated IQ of 180-1904. Shakira Estimated IQ of 1405. Madonna Estimated IQ of 140Other Notable people with High IQ7. Nolan GouldThe Modern Family star graduated from high school at the age of 13 with an IQ of 1508. Lisa SimpsonLisa has an IQ of 156 and has been a member of Mensa Springfield since 1999. Other Notable people with High IQBibliography

("The 10 Smartest People Alive Today [infographic])Kidist Adamu8th Diagram of most people's IQ("How Do You Interpret The IQ Test Scores?")("How Do You Interpret The IQ Test Scores?")("10 People With The Highest IQ Ever Recorded")("10 People With The Highest IQ Ever Recorded") ("15 Surprisingly super smart celebrities")("Famous people with the highest known IQs")("14 year old ‘Modern Family’ star is a certified genius in real life")